The Addington Highlands Record

Regular Meeting

November 18, 2025

Who was there

Present (3): Ken Hook, Thompson, Yanch

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (24 motions)

24 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Agenda dated November 18, 2025 be approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #438/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #438/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2025 be adopted as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #439/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #439/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the Special Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2025 be adopted as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #440/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #440/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the draft terms of reference for the Lake Health Working Group be received and further that the draft terms of reference be approved as amended to include two representatives from Council and that Councillor Hook and Councillor Yanch be appointed to the working group. There is a recorded vote on resolution #441/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #441/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the presentation from Joel Wiebe, Senior Advisor – Community Relations with Alto regarding the proposed high speed train attached to the Minutes as Appendix “A” be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #442/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #442/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the presentation from Rebecca Gora regarding Bridge Street in Denbigh be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #443/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #443/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the request from the Denbigh Griffith Lions Club for a donation to the annual Christmas Hamper Program be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #444/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #444/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the request from the Land O’Lakes Community Service’s request to a donation for their 41 st Christmas Hamper Program be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #445/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #445/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the request from the Cloyne and District Historical Society for their annual donation of $500 be received and approved. There is a recorded vote on resolution #446/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #446/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Corporation of the City of Brantford urging the Government of Ontario to implement the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program (OACAP) managed by the Ministry of Transportation; adopt the recommended cost-sharing structure (75% provincial / 25% municipal or operator), and cap funds at $2 million per project per applicant; expand eligibility to include public-use registered aerodromes and certified airports not currently eligible for ACAP; reinstate the Ontario Air Advisory Panel to advise on airport infrastructure and policy priorities; designate community and regional airports as critical infrastructure under provincial policy; and investigate stable funding mechanisms-such as dedicated stream from the aviation fuel tax-to support OACAP sustainably be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #447/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #447/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the City of Cambridge Council requesting that the Province of Ontario provide adequate protection against excessive and malicious rent increases for all rental units occupied for residential purposes while maintaining the ability for landlords to operate a viable and sustainable business be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #448/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #448/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the resolution from the Corporation of the City of Dryden respectfully urging the Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Education, to incorporate mandatory water safety and Swim-to-Survive training into the elementary school curriculum for all Ontario students be received and supported. There is a recorded vote on resolution #449/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #449/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that all matters for information be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #450/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #450/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that Scott Robertson, Manager, Social Housing Prince Edward-Lennox & Addington Social Services be invited to attend a future meeting in order to provide Council with an update on social housing at a date which works best for him. There is a recorded vote on resolution #451/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #451/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary providing an update regarding the 2025 Community Builder Awards be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #452/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #452/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that a meeting of the Working Group - Waste Diversion/Waste Management be scheduled for November 25th, 2025 at 9:00 am. There is a recorded vote on resolution #453/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #453/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the October 30, 2025 meeting minutes of the East Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #454/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #454/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Hook
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the East Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board November 2025 Newsletter be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #455/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #455/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the update prepared by the Manager of Roads and Waste be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #456/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #456/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Yanch, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the report prepared by the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer regarding options for filling the vacant Head of Council seat be received and further that the seat of the Head of Council be filled by the direct appointment of a current member of Council at the December 2nd, 2025 regular meeting. There is a recorded vote on resolution #457/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #457/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the verbal update from the Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary regarding the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs be received. There is a recorded vote on resolution #458/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #458/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the Accounts as of November 15, 2025 appended to the Minutes as Appendix “B” thereto be approved as circulated. There is a recorded vote on resolution #459/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #459/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Hook, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
THAT it be resolved that By-law #0997/2025 be passed pursuant to three readings thereof and be signed and sealed. There is a recorded vote on resolution #460/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #460/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried
THAT it be resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 2:14 p.m. There is a recorded vote on resolution #461/2025 Thompson, Hook and Yanch – Yea Yeas – 3 Nays – 0 Abstentions – 0 Absent – 0 As a result of the recorded vote resolution #461/2025 is
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Yanch
Carried

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